Radiology Tech PRN

Radiologic Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling. Join SSM Health Dean Medical Group in Stoughton, WI, as a Radiologic Technologist. This position offers a PRN schedule as needed.

Job Description

• Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department. This position only performs plain films and fluoro.
• Explains procedures to patients to ensure understanding and provides appropriate educational material.
• Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures. Assists technologists with preparing patients for radiology exams by positioning them for the procedure.
• Assists technologists with filing, delivering, and retrieving patient reports and charts, matching films to folders, and delivering reports to patient units/physicians.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patients during procedures and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning and reports potential problems or equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel. Locks/tags out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and any other areas in the department.
• May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when the CT Technologist is not on site.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a radiology certification program
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more)
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements
• Rare kneeling and sitting

Benefits

• Paid parental leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible payment options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay provides eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront tuition coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.